Ryan Ward

Ryan Ward is a Reporter/Editor and shares duties of being a Social Media Manager on a daily basis at Lakers Nation. As a credentialed member of the media, Ryan covers Lakers home games, press conferences as well as interviewing players from both the NBA and NFL. A Los Angeles native, but born and bred in the UK. Long-suffering Raiders fan and a Liverpool supporter since birth.
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Lamar Odom Unimpressive In First Game With Spanish Club Baskonia

Former Laker Lamar Odom was finally able to get back on the basketball floor on Thursday for Spanish club Baskonia, but failed to make an impression in his first game overseas. According to the Associated Press via ESPN, Odom played…

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Metta World Peace Told Kobe Bryant ‘You Suck’ During Lakers Practice

Last summer, one player that most Los Angeles Lakers fans didn't want to see go was veteran forward Metta World Peace. Unfortunately, the Lakers parted ways with World Peace using the amnesty provision, and Peace ultimately, signed with the New…

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2014 NBA Free Agency: Dwight Tells Carmelo To Follow ‘Head Not Heart’

Last summer, Dwight Howard decided to sign with the Houston Rockets in free agency rather than re-signing with the Los Angeles Lakers for considerably more money. As a result of Dwight's decision, the Rockets have become a legitimate force to…

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Lakers Nation Wishes Happy Birthday To Laker Legend James Worthy

Los Angeles Lakers legend James Worthy turned 53-years-old today and continues to be a big part of Lakers games on a nightly basis as an analyst for Time Warner Cable SportsNet. As arguably one of the greatest players to have…

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Pau Gasol Hopes Friendship With Kobe Bryant Lasts Their ‘Entire Lives’

It is no secret that Kobe Bryant is tough to play with. Kobe has gone through different teammates over the years while with the Los Angeles Lakers and only a select few have had good things to say about playing…

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Lakers News: Mike D’Antoni Calls Pau Gasol’s Comments ‘Disturbing’

Losing consistently is never easy for a veteran player that use to doing the complete opposite. Pau Gasol is currently in that position and seems to be getting more and more frustrated with every loss moving forward. One of Gasol's…

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Lakers Rumors: Carmelo Anthony Landing In L.A. Still A Possibility?

With the Los Angeles Lakers well on their way to one of the worst seasons in franchise history, the future remains uncertain moving forward. Although Kobe Bryant is still under contract for two more years, there's no telling if the…

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VIDEO: Kobe Bryant’s Lakers Career Highlights Featured In “A Legend”

The future remains uncertain for Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant. The latest injury setback to the knee fracture suffered back in December has many believing that it'll be only a matter of time before Kobe will be forced to…

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Lakers News: Kendall Marshall Says ‘Not Fun’ The Way Team Has Played

A few months ago, Kendall Marshall was still playing in the D-League with an uncertain future. Despite being a former lottery pick, Marshall still had to prove himself in order to get back in the NBA. -- Lakers Nation Store…

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Andrew Bynum Says He’s ‘Not Close’ With Anyone Left On The Lakers

Two-time NBA champion Andrew Bynum has had quite a journey since being traded by the Los Angeles Lakers in the summer of 2012. Ultimately, Bynum landed in Indiana with the Pacers and was asked about his relationships with his former…

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